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Ironman and more this weekend! This weekend Frankston welcomes the Asia-Pacific Ironman Championships. With activities planned throughout the City, including Kananook Creek Celebration Day in Seaford, acoustic music in the City Centre and activation sites at the Frankston Waterfront, Airio Apartments Terrace in Thompson Street and Keast Park, Frankston is set to hit the international screens and there will be a buzz in the City like never before!   Don't miss out! Visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au for all of the event information.

School Holidays are nearly upon us, the Circus (Silvers) is coming to town, Easter Celebrations will start the season on the Frankston Waterfront, ACTIVATE Youth Week event, as well as the return of Children's Day and the introduction of the Mad Hatters Tea Party. There is almost too much to do in Frankston!

With so much happening I'd like to remind everyone to stay tuned to the Frankston City Council Events Page or become a friend of Finn of facebook to be the first to know.

If you have a So Much to Love in Frankston Calendar, get a pen ready and start filling in these great activities for everyone in March. To order your calendar email marketing@frankston.vic.gov.au with your name and address details.

For residents: Council is currently undertaking a survey on their communications with you! For your chance to WIN one of 5 double passes to Gold Class at Village Cinemas, Karingal please click here to take the survey.

Power to the People! Help Frankston build the new Regional Aquatic Health and Wellness Centre by signing this petition for funding from the Federal Government - http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/people-power-for-our-pool.html We want everyone to enjoy our wonderful city, which has something for everyone and with so many great improvements coming, it's not hard to see that Frankston is a vibrant urban city by the bay! Keep reading to the end to see all the great activities available locally to you this March and into the school holidays!

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The count down is on.... It's the first triathlon event of this magnitude to come to Australia's shores!

Locals will be able to experience first hand the world renowned Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship when the 3.8km swim takes place in Frankston's foreshore, the 180km bike leg winds its way through Frankston City's streets heading to EastLink, and the 42.2km run begins here before the triathletes reach the finish line in St Kilda.

The Official Fan Site - Keast Park Nepean Highway, Seaford Sunday, 25 March - 11:00am - 7:00pm

Enjoy fun with the family as you cheer on the athletes on their 42.2km run to St Kilda. Food, jumping castle and activities will be at this site. There is limited parking available onsite so why not catch a shuttle bus between Frankston and St Kilda? Only $10 all day, stopping at the three fan sites: Keast Park, Mordialloc and Brighton. Tickets must be pre-purchased via www.ironmanmelbourne.com

Airio Apartments Terrace Saturday, 24 March, 8:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, 25 March, 7:00am - 7:00pm - RACE DAY Thompson Street, Frankston

Enjoy alfresco dining, roving entertainment and activities right in the heart of the City while you watch the athletes on the bikes make their turn right near the commentary tower on the roundabout.

Frankston Waterfront Saturday, 24 March, 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday, 25 March, 5:00am - 7:00pm - RACE DAY

For all the action and entertainment head down to the Frankston Waterfront where the swim will take place and transitions into the Bike and Run Course. There will be food, jumping castle and roving entertainment.

For more information about the event visit our Major Events page

As a result of the event there will be road closures throughout the City, please click here to read where and when these will occur.

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Kananook Creek Celebration Day Sunday,  25 March 2012 10:30am - 3:30pm Seaford Community Centre, Station Street, Seaford FREE EVENT

A fabulous community day out on the village green featuring:

● Kananook Creek Duck Race ● Exhibitions and displays ● Music, food and refreshments ● Do the Kana Walk along the Kananook Creek 4km walking trail.

 

Free Guided Canoe Rides phone 9786 5735 to book in advance. Register at the Seaford Community Centre from 10:00am for a 10:30am start.

Presented by Kananook Creek Association with Melbourne Water and Frankston City Council.

For more information phone 0414 446 749 or visit home.vicnet.net.au/~kananook   Another great spot to watch the Ironman athletes run the course!

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Neighbour Day 2012

Sunday, 25 March 2012 FREE ACTIVITY

By getting to know your neighbours you can help create a safer, friendlier neighbourhood. It’s a great opportunity to meet your neighbours and get to know them beyond the friendly nod as you put your bins out.

You may like to organise your own Neighbour Day event. It can be as simple as a cup of tea with an older neighbour, invite your near neighbours for nibbles, or a street party/barbecue. It’s up to you!

Join in FREE community barbecues with fun family activities at the following locations:

● Rotary Park, Greenwood Drive, Carrum Downs - Sunday, 25 March, 11:00am - 2:30pm ● Kareela Reserve, Kareela Road, Frankston - Sunday, 25 March, 2:00pm - 4:00pm ● Langwarrin Town Hall - Sunday, 25 March, 11:00am - 2:00pm ● Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre - Friday, 23 March, 11:30am - 1:30pm ● Groundswell Community Garden, Montague Park, Bentley Place, Frankston - Saturday, 24 March, 11:00am

- 2:30pm ● Connect Christian Church, 135 Golf Links Road, Frankston South - Sunday, 25 March, 11:00am ● Orwil Street Community House, Frankston - Friday, 23 March, 10:00am - 12noon (Morning tea)

 

To download a free ‘Neighbour Day Kit’ please visit www.neighbourday.org

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World Class Show For A Good Cause Thursday, 29 March 2012 8:00pm Samuel Sherlock Reserve, Cranbourne Road, Frankston Ticket prices range from $25 - $35 per adult and $20 - $30 per child.  Silvers Circus is coming to Frankston. With breathtaking stunts, amazing skills, comedy, magic and illusion, there''s fun for all the family under the Silvers Big Top.

Enjoy a world class show for a good cause with a special charity performance on Thursday, 29 March to benefit the Frankston Community Fund.

Bookings contact Ticketmaster on 136 100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.au

Silvers Circus will be in Frankston from Wednesday, 28 March to Sunday, 22 April.

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Dr Alan Greenspan Thursday, 29 March 2012 7:30am - 9:00am Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street, Frankston Cost: $55 (including GST) Dr Greenspan will provide a perspective on current global, political and economic events with a particular focus on the US and Europe and what this means for the global economy over the next five years.

In addition Dr Greenspan will discuss the growth of China and India and its impact on the world economy, via live satellite simulcast. Bookings by Thursday, 22 March, phone 9784 1867 or business@frankston.vic.gov.au.

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Shakespeare in the Park - Romeo and Juliet

Saturday, 31 March and Sunday, 1 April 2012 4:00pm to 6:00pm George Pentland Botanic Gardens, Williams Street, Frankston Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Concession and Children 12 and under FREE. Tickets available at the gate only Entry via Gate 5, near Victoria Parade

Relax and enjoy this wonderful performance offering excitement and comedy, romance and raw emotion, as Shakespeare’s greatest tale of love comes to life in one of Frankston’s most magnificent settings.

Wear sturdy shoes and bring a cushion or rug, a picnic, hat, sunscreen or jacket as needed.

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School holiday activities It's coming up to the Easter School Holidays and we have plenty of great activities to entertain every member of the family in Frankston! For activities ranging from Junior Explorer walks to Hockey and art activities click here

Good Friday Festival Friday, 6 April 11:00am - Frankston Waterfront FREE EVENT Christians from every denomination will gather together in Frankston on Good Friday for the annual Good Friday March on 6 April, one of Frankston’s longest running traditions.

Good Friday Service Friday, 6 April 10:30am Bayside Church, 1/2 Amayla Crescent, Carrum Downs FREE EVENT Join us for our annual Good Friday service. This shorter service is perfect for all ages and will feature beautiful musical items, a short message and hot cross buns for morning tea.

Sandsculpting Sandsational Easter Egg Hunt The Sandsational Easter Egg Hunt will run for the four days over Easter including public holidays. Daily from 10:00am - 6:00pm, Frankston Waterfront, Nepean Highway All children can enter the Sandsational Easter Egg Hunt to win some great prizes! Each entrant will receive a bag of eggs (made of chocolate, not sand!!) and will go into the daily draw for some fabulous prizes including hand carved sand eggs, family passes to next year’s Sand Sculpting Australia event and yummy Easter treats! Tickets to the event are available by cash, credit card and EFTPOS at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre or cash only at the ticket box For more information www.visitfrankston.com or 1300 322 842.

Children's Day Wednesday, 11 April 10:00am - 2:00pm George Pentland Botanic Gardens FREE EVENT In the centre of our beautiful George Pentland Gardens is Frankston''s annual summer holiday Children's Day.

Frankston Heritage Day Saturday, 14 April 10:00am - 4:00pm Frankston Mechanics Institute, cnr of Nepean Highway and Plowman Place FREE EVENT Guest speakers, heritage advice and FREE antiques evaluations

Mad Hatter's Tea Party Sunday, 22 April

10:00am - 12noon and 1:00pm - 3:00pm George Pentland Botanic Gardens Ticketed event - $16 per child (3-12 years) Bookings essential - 9784 1988 Dress up as your favourite character and take a tea cup ride to remember! Including craft activities, giant chess, croquet, meet and greet characters and more. Each child will receive a drink, snack and a photo with a character.

See the Frankston Events web page for more events and information and go to the Visit Frankston website for activities throughout the Mornington Peninsula.

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Join the Frankston Amazing Race Join in the fun and excitement of Frankston's very own Amazing Race! Tuesday, 17 April 9:00am - 1:30pm including lunch Wells Street, Frankston COST: $500 per team of 5 or $120 per person.

This is a great team building exercise, helping to develop decision making and problem skills and is sure to bring out the best in everyone.

All proceeds from this event go to the Frankston Community Fund.

Places are limited. To book contact Melanie Boulton at Frankston City Council on 9293 7154 or melanie.boulton@frankston.vic.gov.au

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ACTIVATE Youth Week Event Friday, 20 April 9:30am – 3:00pm Ballam Park, Cranbourne Road, Frankston

ACTIVATE is a come and try event featuring healthy, active and non-traditional sporting activities for local school students in years 6 - 12 (aged 10 - 18).

This free, inclusive, safe and entertaining event features activities including martial arts, hockey, trampolining, cardio tennis, theatre sports, circus skills plus a range of local services supporting mind and body balance. To register your interest or for more information phone 9784 1861 or email rose.galagher@frankston.vic.gov.au

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So Much to Love in Frankston Calendar Don’t forget to register your free So Much to Love in Frankston Calendar so you too can benefit on great deals from throughout Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

February offered registered calendar holders offers from endota spa Frankston, Gunnamatta Trail Rides, Bayplay and Pure Peninsula Honey.

In March registered members will be given exclusive access to offers from endota spa Frankston, Bayside Rock, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Bayplay, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm and Salts of the Earth! These offers are available only to calendar holders who have registered their calendar online. To register your calendar Click Here or if you haven’t yet got your FREE So Much to Love in Frankston calendar head down to the Frankston Visitor Information Centre or email Marketing@frankston.vic.gov.au including your name and postal address.

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People Power for our Pool! Help bring the Frankston Regional Aquatic Health and Wellbeing Centre to life!

Frankston City Council is calling on all residents and visitors to our city to sign a petition to help secure Federal funding for the city’s much needed Regional Aquatic Health and Wellbeing Centre.

The petition, which will be presented to the Regional Development Australia Fund, asks the Federal Government to contribute $15 million towards the proposed centre at Samuel Sherlock Reserve.

The Victorian Government has already invested $12.5 million toward the new state-of-the-art facility and a Federal Government contribution will mean ratepayers won''t have to carry the full burden of the remaining costs.  To sign the petition click here: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/people-power-for-our-pool.html - please complete, forward, share, retweet - or whatever it takes to help get it out there to your friends, family, network and communities! We have only a small window to get these signatures but we''re hoping for many thousands by the end of March. Share the link directly or through one of the following links: This is also available as a link from Council's: Website homepage under 'Latest news' - http://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/ Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/FrankstonCityCouncil Twitter - http://twitter.com/FrankstonCity

Hard copies of the petition will be available to sign at all Council facilities from today.

Council has committed to building the $46.35 million Frankston Regional Aquatic Health and Wellbeing Centre which will include a 51.5m Olympic size swimming pool, a learn to swim and leisure pool with play area; café; gymnasium; waterslides; splash deck; warm water therapy pool; spa and sauna; crèche and health and wellness centre.   Power to the people!

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Want to know more? You can stay up-to-date with everything that is happening in Frankston by marking the Frankston Events What's On page in your Favourites.

The Frankston Visitor Information Centre is your first stop for anything and everything in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Stay tuned to the Visit Frankston website for events and school holiday activities.

Follow Finn on Facebook to get regular updates on events and opportunities within the City.

                

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